Coupler

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Coupler may refer to:

Engineering[edit]

Mechanical[edit]

Electronics[edit]

  • Acoustic coupler, for coupling electrical signals by acoustical means
  • Directional coupler, a passive device used in radio technology
  • Antenna coupler, a device connected between a radio transmitter or receiver and its antenna
  • Output coupler, a partially reflective mirror used in lasers
  • Optocoupler, an electronic component that transfers electrical signals between two isolated circuits by using light

Other uses[edit]

  • Coupler (piping), also called a (joist) short length of pipe with two female threads
  • Coupler, a device used on a pipe organ or harpsichord to allow a player to play multiple divisions at once, by means of "coupling" a division to another at either sub, super, or octave pitches
  • Coupler, a tap valve, for controlling the release of beer out of a keg
  • Coupler, the floating link in a four-bar linkage
  • Hydrant coupler, for aircraft fueling equipment

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